art journal page - by Lynn

Hi everyone, today I am back with my second project for this months challenge.  Again I have created an art journal page

I have used a page from the Art by Marlene Medium Journal. I have used Tim Holtz Distress Inks for the background - Mustard Seed, Carved Pumpkin and Picked Raspberry.

On a separate piece of paper from the Art by Marlene journal (I love the thickness of the paper) I stamped the flower and leaf images  from Art by Marlene Flower Stamp

I have used Jane Davenport water colours on both the flowers and leaves - adding a little flouro pencil for highlights.

I have added some liquid pearls to the centre of the flowers and white and black posca pens for highlights.

The quote and girl  is from the Art by Marlene Die Cuts

Here are some close ups:

I hope that I have given you some inspiration to have a go at this months challenge.  

It is easy to enter - all you need to do is upload a picture of your project to the Scrap Matrix Shares facebook group and tell us at lerast one product that you have used that is available from Scrap Matrix.

til next time - happy crafting :)

'A Head Full of Fears' by Lisa Amiet

Hello all!

It's Lisa here today to share some inspiration with you.

For this month's challenge,

 we have a gorgeous mood board for you to play with 

I have created an Art Journal Page in my

'Dylusions Creative Journal - Large'

I have first started with a coat of 'Liquitex White Gesso', 

to seal my page for what's to come.

I have then adhered some ripped strips of 

'Dina Wakley Media Collage Papers Background'

I have then used the 'Finnabair Grungy Grid' stencil and 'Finnabair Light Paste',

to stencil randomly over my page, for some texture.

I have then adhered some gauze and started to add some colour with 

'Lindy's Starburst Spray - Clam Bake Beige'

Seriously, this is my most used colour of spray ever!

I love the earthy tones it adds. 

I have then started to add some more colours with my

'Distress Oxide Sprays' in

'Spiced Marmalade', and then 'Picked Raspberry'.

I have added some water and dried it with a heat gun, 

while still moving the liquid around on my page. 

I have then brought out some stamps,

'7 Dots Studio Northern Lights Clear Stamps' 

& '7 Dots Studio Paint Chips Clear Stamps.

These are great for added depth and texture to your page. 

With them, I have used my 'Distress Ink Pads',

in 'Black Soot', 'Spiced Marmalade' 

& 'Picked Raspberry'. 

I have then added some of my

'Art by Marlene Collage Papers #4', torn into pieces

and adhered to my page.

To finish my page I have cut out the quote from 

'Dina Wakley Media Collage Word Pack',

and adhered it on my page. 

Some splashes of 'Dylusions Ink Spray' in 

'Black Marble' is the perfect finishing touch. 

I am loving the texture and colours on this page. 

I also LOVE this quote. 

So very true! 

I really hope that you like what I have created, 

and that you will get a chance to play along this month.

Until next time!

Lisa 

Scrap Matrix Products Used:

 Dylusions Creative Journal Large

Liquitex White Gesso 

Dina Wakley Media Collage Words Pack

Dina Wakley Collage Papers Background

Finnabair Grungy Grid Stencil

Finnabair Light Paste

Lindy's Starburst Spray - Clam Bake Beige

Distress Oxide Sprays 

- Spiced Marmalade

- Picked Raspberry 

Distress Ink Pads

- Black Soot

- Spiced Marmalade

- Picked Raspberry

7 Dots Studio Paint Chips Clear Stamps

7 Dots Studio Northern Light Clear Stamps

Art by Marlene Collage Papers #4

Dylusions Ink Spray - Black Marble

'Special Delivery' By Elisa Ablett

Hi Crafters,

My turn up on the Scrap Matrix Blog today with my first share for the new 

and fabulous October Challenge (You've Got Mail!) over in the Scrap Matrix Shares Group- 

Scrap Matrix Shares Facebook Group

I had so many ideas with this challenge, I was actually going to create a layout about Scrapbooking 'Happy Mail' that we 'buy' ourselves from time to time lol

But then I found this super cute photo of my youngest son, Sam, who loves to collect flowers to give to me. When he was a toddler he would say - 'Schpecial Deliberry' and pucker up for a kiss whilst giving me a handful of flowers. I wanted to preserve this memory with a layout featuring letters and envelopes in the background, cute quotes and flowers !

The products used from Scrap Matrix are as follows: - 

I absolutely adore these Tim Holtz foam cling stamps (they cling to an acrylic block!) 

They are so versatile and a must have in your stash!

http://scrapmatrix.com/idea-ology-cling-foam-stamps-24-pkg-cutout-floral/

http://scrapmatrix.com/12x12-stamperia-blues/

http://scrapmatrix.com/6x6-7-dots-air-mail-postage-notes-stencil/

Here are some close ups for the finer details - 

Techniques to try - 

1. Swipe your distress ink pad (mustard seed) on your craft mat and spritz with water and then dip your stamp into the liquid, then stamp onto your desired background and dry. Once dry fussy cut your images out.  You could try two-tone effects with different coloured Distress ink pads.

2. Punch a circle ( 1 inch or 2 inch ) out of scrap paper and drip some liquid glue onto it. Carefully roll your twine onto the circle into a circle pattern, so you end up with twine circle embellishments.

3. Secure twine to your page as shown in the main photo, I use twine in this manner to draw the eye from one side of the page to the other for example my journalling and main embellishments on the left side to the photo and embellishments on the right side.

That's it from me today!

I hope to see your amazing creations in the October challenge album or even just to chat over on the Scrap Matrix Shares facebook page.

Hugs 

Elisa xx